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AJ02 HSL

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

116,069 mi
Last recorded116,069 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 HSL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2019 116,069 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar insecurely attached bush and clamp missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 113,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 113,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 110,260 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 110,260 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 108,886 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 108,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 4 Sep 2015 107,226 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 100,119 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 100,110 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

nearside headlamp slight insecure

offside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2013 90,709 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 90,709 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 83,251 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 83,251 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 82,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 74,780 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 71,538 miles

front brake discs rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2011 71,538 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2010 69,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Has cambelt been changed?

N/S/F Foglamp lens cracked

Only just passed CO limets on second fast idle test!

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 65,849 miles

em1ssions could be better

Fail 29 Jun 2009 65,849 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

em1ssions could be better

Pass 24 Jun 2008 60,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 54,302 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 54,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

when was cambelt change

Pass 26 May 2006 47,130 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 38,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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AJ02 HSL is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2002 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 67,437 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ02 HSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ02 HSL is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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